HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
\hˈa͡ʊzɪŋ fəðɪ ˈɛldəli], \hˈaʊzɪŋ fəðɪ ˈɛldəli], \h_ˈaʊ_z_ɪ_ŋ f_ə_ð_ɪ_ ˈɛ_l_d_ə_l_i]\
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Housing arrangements for the elderly or aged, intended to foster independent living. The housing may take the form of group homes or small apartments. It is available to the economically self-supporting but the concept includes housing for the elderly with some physical limitations. The concept should be differentiated from HOMES FOR THE AGED which is restricted to long-term geriatric facilities providing supervised medical and nursing services.
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